Director of Advocacy and Development

Job Type:

Career

Company:

Committee of Children (CFC)

FLSA Status:

Full Time

Deadline:

Friday, February 14, 2014

Description:

The director of advocacy and development’s primary focus is to envision and lead key organizational functions of program and issue advocacy, grant development, and public relations for Committee for Children. His or her key functions will be to develop and lead CFC’s US and global advocacy strategy and activities; grant-development strategy and achievement of contributed revenue goals; and public relations and social media strategies and activities. To achieve these goals, this position is expected to initiate and cultivate key external relationships, including development of strategically important networks, coalitions, and collaborations to achieve the organization’s goals in the areas of advocacy, public relations, and grant development. This position is also expected to work closely with key board committees, the executive director, Marketing Department staff, and members of the Directors Team.Primary Responsibilities1. Program/Issue Advocacy (40%)

Envision, instigate, and lead the organization’s advocacy efforts

Create a three-year advocacy strategy and annual goals, objectives, work plans, and budgets with accountability for key metrics in concert with executive director, Directors Team, and department staff

Initiate and cultivate key external relationships to build networks and coalitions that will drive CFC toward its advocacy goals

Oversee management of advocacy activities within budgets and timelines and in collaboration with other departments

Build policy support for CFC’s work in identified state, federal, and international settings

Oversee contracts for CFC lobbyists at state and federal levels

Provide outreach to government officials and oversee grassroots mobilization campaigns

Liaise with local, state, national, and international coalitions focused within CFC’s mission areas

Work cross-functionally with CFC departments to ensure strategic integration of advocacy plans and initiatives

Produce policy briefs on strategically identified topics in concert with Programs, Partnerships, and Research Department

Oversee production of quarterly advocacy newsletter for CFC audiences (external)

Coordinate community relations/public relations/social media efforts with the marketing department

Liaise with Board External Relations Committee as needed

Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience
1.Bachelors degree in business with public policy emphasis or similar degree
2.Minimum of seven years of experience managing primary functions of the position
3.Minimum of five years of managerial experience
4.Experience in the education field
5.Published writer and experienced, sought-after public presenter
Prefer
1.MBA or MPA with an emphasis in marketing/communications and/or social media
2.Background in social-emotional learning or prevention education
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
1.Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
2.Excellent project management and data-tracking skills
3.Excellent public speaking and strategic networking skills
4.Proven ability to build an organization’s profile with a well-defined social media strategy
5.Ability to develop, execute, and track progress on strategic plans and annual project plans
6.Outstanding ability to collaborate and build strong teams across functions and departments
7.Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities
8.Excellent organizational and managerial skills
9.Strong leadership and decision-making skills
10.Ability to travel overnight with occasional international travel

Contact or More Information:

This position is open until filled.
Please send letter of interest and resume (Word or PDF format) to info@cfchildren.org. If you choose to apply for this position via email, please refer to the position title in the subject line. Emails without a job referenced in the subject line may not be opened due to concern about email viruses. Thank you for your help in protecting our systems. Applicants are also invited to mail their information to Committee for Children, Human Resources, 2815 Second Avenue, Suite 400, Seattle, WA 98121.